Turn this classic baking tool into a multipurpose mini meal maker with these ideas from our sister site, WomansDay.com.

Good Things Come in Small Packages

Good Things Come in Small Packages

If the only times you break out your muffin tin is for making muffins and cupcakes, you’re missing out. They’re great for cooking up itsy-bitsy versions of some meals you wouldn’t expect, which fit neatly into your child’s lunchbox—or your car cup holder for your morning commute. And they're great for plated meals too, when you want some built-in portion control. From mini meatloaf to pint-size pizza, here are some tasty tidbits that you can make in a tin.

1. Meatloaf

1. Meatloaf

Terri Schlather, the brains behind the blog, A Girl in the South, likes how her mini meatloaves provide small, manageable helpings for her and her daughter. “I can portion things out into single servings and freeze the remainder for another time, or even have easy lunches in the following days,” she says.